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    Warriors forward Mitch Barnett has earned a call-up for New South Wales' State of Origin league opener against Queensland next Wednesday

    Warriors forward Mitch Barnett has earned a call-up for New South Wales' State of Origin league opener against Queensland next Wednesday

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    The stand-in skipper has been named as a reserve in Michael Maguire's new look squad, which features six debutants.

    Barnett welcomes the news.



    Warriors coach Andrew Webster says Barnett will thrive.



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